Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The BOC is governed by its Board of Directors, each responsible for making decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, ensuring it follows local, state and federal laws, bylaws, policies and procedures, while advancing the mission.
The Board of Directors consists of BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Directors, a Physician Director, a Public Director and a Corporate/Educational Director.

René Revis Shingles,
PhD, AT, ATC ('24)
President
Athletic Trainer Director
IDEAS Committee Board Liaison
Central Michigan University

Michael Carroll,
MEd, LAT, ATC ('23)
Vice President
Athletic Trainer Director
International Committee Board Liaison
Graham ISD

Mary Kirkland,
MS, LAT, ATC ('25)
Treasurer
Athletic Trainer Director
John F. Kennedy Space Center

Chris Ashton,
MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer Director ('25)*
Twin Cities Orthopedics

Christina Chapski,
EdD, AT, ATC ('24)*
Athletic Trainer Director
Henry Ford Health

Brian Conway,
LAT, ATC ('25)*
Corporate/Educational Director
University of Kansas Health System

Neil Curtis,
EdD, LAT, ATC ('23)
Athletic Trainer Director
Nominating Committee Board Liaison
West Chester University

Katherine Dec, MD
FAAPMR, FAMSSM ('24)*
Physician Director
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Robin Jenkins,
MSW, DCSW, CPM, ICE-CCP, CAE ('26)
Public Director
International Consultants of Delaware

Jeremy Marra,
MS, ATC, CSCS, CES
Athletic Trainer Director Appointee
Athletic Training Services by
Jeremy Marra PLLC

Lynne-Marie Young,
M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer Director Appointee
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska

Anne Minton, MBA, ICE-CCP
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Certification, Inc.
*Eligible for reappointment
Call for Athletic Trainer Director Applications
All application materials are due by June 30, 2023
If you are interested in submitting your name as a potential candidate, please review all information and requirements below. In addition, review the BOC bylaws and candidate guide and complete the application.
The BOC Nominating Committee is seeking applications from Athletic Trainers (ATs) interested in serving as an AT director on the BOC Board of Directors. Individuals on the board enjoy serving the athletic training community, building strong relationships and engaging in opportunities to gain valuable governance and leadership experience while networking with other leaders in the athletic training community.
Board Composition
The BOC encourages diversity of representation, viewpoints and experiences to contribute to and guide the vision and work of the BOC. As such, there are opportunities for all to participate through volunteer and leadership roles.
The BOC board consists of nine voting members. Therefore, it is extremely important that the board be intentional about giving a voice to groups who may be underrepresented on the board – both now and in the future. This intentionally has been an ongoing practice of the BOC Nominating Committee in the past, and this practice will continue as applications are reviewed this year.
Candidate Overview
The board will be appointing one new member who ideally is currently employed as a full-time faculty member at a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate experience on an oversight board within and/or outside the profession of athletic training.
ATs with an understanding of current and future trends within the greater health care industry and who meet the qualifications below are encouraged to apply. The BOC welcomes AT director applicants from all sexes, genders, races/ethnicities and geographic locations.
Candidates should possess both the qualifications and core competencies listed below to be successful as a board member:
Qualifications
- BOC Certified AT for five or more years prior to appointment
- In good standing with the BOC
- Holds an NPI number
- Maintains a current state license or equivalent credential in good standing (if the state of residence or practice regulates the profession of athletic training)
- Demonstrates experience or knowledge with oversight boards within and/or outside the profession of athletic training (e.g., National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), CAATE, state athletic training organization, state regulatory board, credentialing board)
- Does not currently hold an elected or appointed office on any state, provincial or national regulatory board
- Does not currently serve on the CAATE Commission, NATA or NATA Foundation Board of Directors
Core Competencies
The BOC expects each board director to possess a set of core competencies that are foundational in driving the mission and vision of the BOC. As organizational leaders, directors must demonstrate integrity through honesty, confidentiality and discretion. In addition, they need to show accountability through timely preparation of board assignments and thoughtful engagement in meetings. It’s imperative that director collaboration is effective and proactive with board members in order to achieve results aligned with the BOC mission. A director leverages their leadership talents to positively influence and guide others upholding the mission of the BOC. In addition, directors are adept at delivering clear, succinct, audience-appropriate communication.
All members of the board are expected to demonstrate the following fiduciary responsibilities: Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact us at Volunteer@bocatc.org.